Francisco Álvarez

Mediterranean House Auction

Splendid ancient marble mortar in Carrara White marble, hand-carved and characterized by an archaic and primitive shape with great decorative charm.
The object features a minimalist yet very elegant workmanship, with four side handles barely hinted and a beautiful natural patina due to time and use. The interior preserves evident traces of ancient wear and deposits that testify to its authenticity and original function.
Perfect as a collectible piece, decorative element for rustic environments, historic kitchens or interiors with a wabi-sabi and minimalist taste.
Excellent overall condition, with normal signs of time and use consistent with the object's age.
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Manufacturer: Italian Manufacture
Model: Ancient mortar in Carrara marble
Year: 18th – 19th century
Material: Carrara White Marble
Conditions: Excellent overall condition
Measurements: H 12 cm × Ø 20.5 cm
Weight: 4.8 kg
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Splendido antico mortaio in marmo Bianco di Carrara, scolpito a mano e caratterizzato da una forma arcaica e primitiva di grande fascino decorativo.
L’oggetto presenta una lavorazione essenziale ma molto elegante, con quattro prese laterali appena accennate e una bellissima patina naturale dovuta al tempo e all’utilizzo. L’interno conserva evidenti tracce di usura antica e sedimentazioni che ne testimoniano autenticità e funzione originaria.
Perfetto come pezzo da collezione, elemento decorativo per ambienti rustici, cucine storiche o interni dal gusto wabi-sabi e minimalista.
Ottime condizioni generali, con normali segni del tempo e dell’utilizzo coerenti con l’età dell’oggetto.
Scheda tecnica
Produttore: Manifattura italiana
Modello: Mortaio antico in marmo di Carrara
Anno: XVIII – XIX secolo
Materiale: Marmo Bianco di Carrara
Condizioni: Ottime condizioni generali
Misure: H 12 cm × Ø 20.5 cm
Peso: 4.8 kg
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Mortar - Carrara marble - Large mortar

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Antique mortar carved in Carrara white marble, handmade in Italy, dating to the 18th–19th century, with H 12 cm x Ø 20.5 cm and weight 4.8 kg, in excellent overall condition with minor wear from age.

Mortar - Carrara marble - Large mortar

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Antique mortar carved in Carrara white marble, handmade in Italy, dating to the 18th–19th century, with H 12 cm x Ø 20.5 cm and weight 4.8 kg, in excellent overall condition with minor wear from age.

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